Dental Amalgam

BY Dr. Vincent Buscemi

What should you know before getting a dental amalgam filling?

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The FDA recommends that these high-risk groups avoid dental amalgam

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Dental Amalgam

What should you know before getting a dental amalgam filling?

The FDA recommends that these high-risk groups avoid dental amalgam

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